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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title Issues in American Politics
Module Code LG331
School School of Law & Government

Online Module Resources

NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To develop students’ skills of analysis of primary sources; analysis of readings; oral and written presentation and argument, and ability to critique contemporary debates in the light of historical analysis. To understand why people from other nations come to America, how they made the journey, how they adjusted to American life here, how and why their descendants became ethnics and created ethnic groups and how and why such groups evolved over time. To learn some of the history of three groups as examples of that process, Italian Americans, Asian Americans and Mexican Americans.

Learning Outcomes

1. • analyze primary and secondary sources, write fluently and argue effectively
2. • critique contemporary debates in the light of historical analysis
3. • understand the causes and processes of immigration, the rise of nativist movements, the debates about immigration, ethnic stereotyping,
4. • understand how immigrants adjust to new environments and how ethnic groups emerge and evolve



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars20No Description
Independent Study105No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview of Immigration

Case Studies: Irish, Italian, Mexican Americans and Asian Americans Italian Americans

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

    Other Resources

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    Programme or List of Programmes
    EPLBA in Economics, Politics and Law
    EPLYABA in Economics, Politics and Law
    IRBA in International Relations
    IRYABA in International Relations
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